Explore the Lake District’s fascinating past, from grand historic houses and ancient stone circles to Roman forts and industrial landmarks. Wander through centuries-old estates, trace Roman roads, or uncover the region’s working heritage. Many of these sites are free to visit, offering a glimpse into the stories that shaped this stunning landscape.
Farmhouses, tudor manor houses, castles, inspiring arts and crafts homes, historical houses in the Lake District peek into lives and pasts of fascinating characters.
The Romans had some impressive forts in the Lake District, with Roman roads connecting them, including the fell top High Street path, which now has a fell named after it. These Roman sites are all free to visit.
There are well preserved stone circles in the Lake District, all of which are free to visit. There are also other Stone Age and Bronze age remains, from single cairns to the footprints of larger settlements.
The Lake District has a long history as a working landscape, ground mined for copper and lead, woodlands fuelled tanneries, water powered mills to make bobbins. Many sites are free to visit.
Perfect for wet weather days, delve into the Lake District's past, from famous poets and slate mines, to boat building and breweries. Museums and galleries.
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